September 2011 September VAN Forum Living Vitally through Lifelong Learning Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:30AM to 12:30PM Rondo Community Outreach Library 461 N. Dale Street Saint Paul, MN 55103 (map) Presenters: Pat Quade, Retired Director of International Education, St. Olaf College Susan Mundale, President, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Minnesota Sarah Millfelt, Deputy Director for Programs and Education and Artist Grants Director, Northern Clay Center Laurie Beckman Yetzer, Jubilee Project Developer, Lutheran Volunteer Corps VAN Forums e-bulletin Donate to VAN Subscribe You're invited to get together with others in the VAN network and to participate in a thought-provoking session with nationally recognized author, Wendy Lustbader Learning keeps your mind active, connects you to others, and even provides health benefits such as warding off memory loss and preventing mental decline. Take some time to learn new ways to incorporate learning in your life. Register for this Forum Today! Age4Action Network Releases "Idea Forum" Report LIFE GETS BETTER Exploring opportunities and rewards 1 of 6 9/3/11 6:50 PM
The national Age4Action Network conducted Idea Forums in six U.S. cities to learn how the OAA can help adults age 50+ who want to make contributions as dynamic advocates, valued workers, committed volunteers, lifelong learners, and respected leaders. in life after 50 Monday, September 12 5:00 to 7:00 PM Open Book 2nd Floor Target Performance Hall $10 [more information] VAN co-sponsored the Idea Forum at the Wilder Center and many indivduals in the VAN network participated. The Forums used surveys, testimonies, and discussions to produce many important findings and promising ideas. Age4Action has now released its report: "Modernizing the Older Americans Act." Read more and download the report. [more] Register now! A Change in the VAN Office The VAN Leadership Group says a fond farewell to Emily Strand Join us for an information session and welcomes Sue Flaherty. Evolve helps you discover your unique path to make a contribution, develop the skills you need to be successful, and connect you with others who are interested in making a difference. Do you want to know more? Join us for an information session. [more] Inver Hills Community College, 250 Fine Arts Building Thursday, September 8-3:00PM to 4:30PM [register] Tuesday, September 13-3:00PM to 4:30PM [register] 2 of 6 9/3/11 6:50 PM
Saint Paul College, Drake Building, 60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN Wednesday, September 14-3:00PM to 5:00PM [register] Classes start October 14, 2011 at five locations across Minnesota: Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet, Inver Hills Community College, North Hennepin Community College, St. Cloud Technical & Community College, and St. Paul College. [more] Barbara Alice Aman The Vital Aging Network is deeply saddened by the loss of a beloved Leadership Group member, Barbara Aman. After a long struggle with cancer, Barbara died peacefully at home on August 16, 2011. VAN feels honored that in lieu of flowers Barbara asked that people make contributions in her name Barbara Aman towards the Barbara A. Aman Evolve Scholarship Fund. Contribute through GiveMN or click here to donate directly to VAN. Thank you for honoring Barbara with a contribution. [more] Your Medicare Making the Best Decisions Open enrollment for Medicare benefits is earlier than usual this year: October 15 through December 7, 2011. Are you ready to make your decisions? VAN and Mature Voices Minnesota are hosting Medicare forums with experts who can answer your questions. 3 of 6 9/3/11 6:50 PM
Insurance providers will provide information about options and costs. These FREE sessions will be held from 8:30am to 12:30pm at three sites throughout Minnesota. Click below for specific information about the sessions: October 7 at First United Methodist Church, Duluth October 11 at Roseville Lutheran Church, Roseville October 12 at Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington More information is available at www.vital-agingnetwork.org. Plan now to attend and tell your friends about these relevant forums. New Resources Volunteering in America Report (Serve.gov.2011). In a 2011 report by the Corporation for National & Community Service, Minneapolis-St. Paul was ranked number one in the list of top five large cities for volunteer rate! Minnesota ranked the third state. 62.8 million Americans have volunteered their time this year, donating 8.1 billion hours. This website offers insight into the who, what, and why of volunteers throughout the United States and how they are making an impact on the toughest problems facing our nation. The Win-Win of Senior Volunteering (Serve.gov, 2011). Reflecting on a recent White House event on senior volunteerism and service, Dr. Erwin Tan penned this White House blog post on the benefits of seniors in service for both individuals and communities. Tan is director of Senior Corps at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). In the blog, he describes the important role of Senior Corps in matching volunteers age 55+ to assignments in their communities that meet critical needs. Unemployment Statistics on Older Americans (Urban Institute; 2011).While all Americans are feeling the effects of the current economic climate, this recession has hit older Americans particularly hard. During tough economic times, older individuals often experience higher levels of unemployment and they typically take longer to re-enter the 4 of 6 9/3/11 6:50 PM
workforce. These updated graphs and tables report unemployment rates and show the ways in which they vary by age, sex, race, and education. Baby Boomers Are a Growing Force In Healthcare (CBS; 2011). There are about 78 million baby boomers in the U.S. and as they head to the next stage of their lives, a grassroots effort in Denver seeks to tap their experience and conviction to improve access to health care for all. The issue of health care can be both overwhelming and confusing, even under the best of circumstances and especially in the current economic climate. Through the initiative Boomers Leading Change in Health, about 100 boomers in metropolitan Denver have signed up, received training and are volunteering in the health care community. Boomers. Volunteer Opportunities Wilder Foundation: Caregiver Program Hennepin County Library: Homework Hub [more on these volunteer opportunities] Calendar of Events Monday, September 12 - Evolve Reunion and "Life Gets Better" workshop with Wendy Lutsbader, Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave., Mpls. 5-7 pm, $10 Friday, September 16 - The Science of Meditation: The Buddha's Brain: What Modern Science Is Revealing About the Ancient Practice of Meditation, Ted Mann Concert Hall, 7:30 pm $10 general/$5 student Tuesday, September 20 - VAN Forum - Living Vitally through Lifelong Learning - 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Rondo Community Outreach Library, 461 N. Dale St., St. Paul, MN [more on these events] Vital Aging Network :: 651.917.4635 :: info@vital-aging-network.org Forward email This email was sent to j.roles@comcast.net by info@vital-aging-network.org 5 of 6 9/3/11 6:50 PM
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